This practical guide provides a structured incident response plan designed for small and midsize organizations. It outlines each phase of incident handling, including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. The document emphasizes the importance of clearly defined roles, escalation paths, communication protocols, and documentation. It includes templates and checklists to help organizations respond consistently under pressure and reduce decision-making delays. By formalizing response procedures in advance, organizations can minimize operational disruption, reduce data loss, and improve compliance and audit readiness following a security incident.

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